Does the Auburn Pro Series need additive in the diff fluid?

[Heywodja]

I am going to change the fluid in my diff. It has an auburn pro series installed.
I plan on using LUC10042 SAE 85W-140 Heavy Duty Gear Oil.
I am not sure whether it requires additive or not.

 

[fishmens67]

Yes

 

[Alaskan_TA]

Read the label.

Some brands do not require an additive, Lucas does have at least one that you do not have to add anything extra too.

 

[Heywodja]

There are no "clutches that I know of in the Auburn Pro so why would I need a friction additive?

 

[kursplat]

Auburn Gear—Your Source for Engineered Drive Solutions

sounds like you answered your question

 

[oldkimmer]

There are no "clutches that I know of in the Auburn Pro so why would I need a friction additive?

So y did u ask then? Kim

 

[Heywodja]

I read the Auburn website, it really did not say either way, but they do offer an additive...
I am no expert so I figured that there would be enough chatter for or against that would help either way.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yes, you should use the additive. Cone type LSDs can chatter too. Not only that, but the friction modifier additive helps reduce temperatures too. That's no down side, so run it.

 

[QuickDart360]

I run an auburn sure grip. When I got unit it came with a small bottle of additiv

 

[Heywodja]

Thanks everyone.. I would have just put the fluid in and called it good. I will put some additive in and let er rip..

 

[QuickDart360]

Sorry post went before i could finish! Anyway auburn would chatter anyway. Not enough additive. Drained rear bought K&W limited slip additive which had 3 times as little silly bottle worked like a charm! Rusty is right heat is reduced and smoother operation around corners.